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what is the moisture content of drywall? what makes drywall fireproof? (or fire rated)




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From: ant

is drywall fire proof



From: Rustin

drywall is intrinsicall fire resitant due to the moisture content of about 30% depending on ambient conditions. the main thing that makes it fire resitant thought id the fact that it is made primarely out of gypsum whcih is fire resistant in the same way as concrete. if you woulg like good fire reistnace you should use 5/8 thick.


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